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1 | Receiving Christ - Works? | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 92945 | ||
I need a little help with a question: My brother (great guy) tells me that "decision theology" is wrong. I disagree because I believe that everyone must make a decision about Christ. He states that a decision would be "works", and that we are spiritually dead before the renewing/rebirth therefore we can't do anything ourselves to effect salvation. I realize that we are saved by grace through faith per Ephesians 2.8,9 and Titus 3.5, but there are MANY verses in the Bible like John 1.12, 3.16, and Revelation 3.20 that talk of "receiving Christ." I tried to tell him that he is right, it's not by works BUT making a decision (or accepting Christ) is not works. Kind of like accepting a rope tossed out to you if you were drowning. The drowning person is NOT saving himself, BUT must receive the rope. He keeps telling me that decision theology "cheapens God's grace". Who is right? I'm seriously outclassed in this debate because he's got Greek lexicons/dictionaries/commontaries ad naseum, and I'm a Bible only type guy. Thanks! |
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2 | works law? | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 92981 | ||
Emmaus, Good stuff. Anything on how receiving is not "works". I don't see how anyone can compare receiving or believing with the works of the Law, but people do.... |
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3 | Prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) who is he? | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 96236 | ||
In Luke 15:11-32 who are the two sons? I'm convinced that the story illustrates a sinner coming to repentance. I want to be sure that I haven't overlooked any possibilities. Is it possible the two sons represent the Jews and the Gentiles? Any other possibilities that I am overlooking? Thanks and Regards, Huron |
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4 | "decision theology" I think I see it now | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 96350 | ||
I think I see the problem now. When people hear the term "decisionism" or "decisionist" they assume that you believe in the mass produced, walk down to the alter and repeat this prayer procedural type "decision" for Christ. Am I right? |
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5 | study aids | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 110826 | ||
Can someone recommend a good interlinear NT with Strong"s numbers and a dictionary keyed to Strong's Concordance? Thanks and Regards, Huron |
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6 | Good Pro Textus Receptus Book? | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 125250 | ||
I've read some good stuff by Metzger that supports the use of the oldest manuscripts, and that supports newer English translations over those based on the Textus Receptus. Are there any really good PRO-TR books out there? Most of the stuff I've seen tends to use circular reasoning. I'd like to read a good pro-TR book to be really familiar with arguments from both sides of the aisle. Thanks! Huron |
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7 | Good guides to Old Testament Manuscript | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 125452 | ||
I've enjoyed reading the works by Metzger including "Metzger's Textual Commentary on the Greek NT", and his book the, "New Testaments Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration". Does anyone know of any similar books for the Old Testament? Thanks! Huron |
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8 | Good guides to Old Testament Manuscript | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 125454 | ||
I've enjoyed reading the works by Metzger including "Metzger's Textual Commentary on the Greek NT", and his book the, "New Testaments Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration". Does anyone know of any similar books for the Old Testament? Thanks! Huron |
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9 | Good guides to Old Testament Manuscript | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 125450 | ||
I've enjoyed reading the works by Metzger including "Metzger's Textual Commentary on the Greek NT", and his book the, "New Testaments Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration". Does anyone know of any similar books for the Old Testament? Thanks! Huron |
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10 | sound byte or context? | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 125585 | ||
When using scripture to discuss Christian topics and support your viewpoint, how do you know how much context to use? To provide an overly simple example, 1 John 4:8 "The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love" Some people might argue from that verse that God wouldn't send anyone to hell, but in the context of the whole New Testament, or 1 John for that matter it obviously isn't true. So to be fair you can't use "sound bytes". To give a real world example, Romans 9:11 "For though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God's purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls," Now, if we look just at this one verse it seems to be the perfect verse in support of predestination. On the other hand, when you look at it in the context of Romans chapters 9,10,11 you see that Paul is explaining that just because the Jews have the birthright as God's chosen people that does not guarantee salvation for them. God can choose to use the Gentiles, and branch Israel could repent and be grafted back in to the tree. So, what real world rule of thumb do YOU use? Huron |
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11 | Key verse of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 2 | Huron | 125644 | ||
What would you say is THE key verse in the Bible? If you could just share one verse with the everyone that you met, what would it be? I'm guessing that for most people it would be John 3:16, but I would like to get some opinions. Regards, Huron |
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12 | Any good books on early church history? | NT general Archive 1 | Huron | 147912 | ||
Can anyone recommend a good book on the history of the early church? I would like to study the time period from the conversion of Saul, to approximately Leo I (450 A.D.) Regards, Huron |
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13 | Freewill before the fall? | Gen 2:9 | Huron | 125838 | ||
Before Adam and Eve ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil did they have "freewill"? My guess is they did, but I'm interested in hearing what others think about this verse. Thanks! Huron |
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14 | Septuagint quoted here in Matt 1:23? | Matt 1:23 | Huron | 142599 | ||
Is this a quote of the Septuagint? Anyone look into the "virgin" -vs- young lady issue regarding the translation of Isaiah 7:14? Thanks! Huron |
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15 | How do we know Isaiah 7:14 was prophecy? | Matt 1:23 | Huron | 142664 | ||
Tim, Thanks for the succinct answer! While I see that knowing about the Septuagint clears up some issues, I have another question: How do we KNOW that the Isaiah prophecy was about the Messiah? When reading the verse from Isaiah in context, it seems to me that Isaiah is only addressing the king Ahaz and his immediate situation. Obviously, Matthew saw it as a prophecy and he was a Hebrew on the scene, so he has to be correct, but I have to admit that I'm a little puzzled. Regards, Huron |
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16 | Isaiah 7:14/Matt 1:23 | Matt 1:23 | Huron | 142761 | ||
Tim, That certainly answers the question for me, but what would you tell someone who asked the same question BUT only believes the OT. Person in question believes the Messiah hasn't come yet, and that the NT was written by heretics. With that background information, how would you answer the question? |
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17 | Justification in Matt 12:37 by our words | Matt 12:37 | Huron | 145970 | ||
In what sense are we justified by our words? Is this the same as the word justification used by the Apostle Paul elsewhere in the NT? How does this mesh with Ephesians 2:8-9, and Titus 3:5, that state that we are saved by grace/faith???? | ||||||
18 | Entering versus inheriting kingdom? | Matt 18:3 | Huron | 214271 | ||
Is there a difference between "entering the kingdom of heaven (Mk 10:15," "inheriting the kingdom of God (Jn 3:5)," "seeing the kingdom of God," and "kingdom of God belonging to you (Luke 18:16)?" In other words, do all these terms mean the same thing? | ||||||
19 | how about entering -vs- inheriting | Matt 18:3 | Huron | 214290 | ||
John, That was quite helpful. Is there a difference between "entering," and "inheriting?" |
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20 | Mark 16:9-48 | Mark | Huron | 92809 | ||
Anyone have any good material on Mark 16:9-48? Was wondering which manuscripts included it, which ones didn't. Thanks! |
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